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Hiking in Northern Arizona: find your next outing

One outing. Just the right one.

Compare the 7 hiking trails in Northern Arizona by duration, level and access.

By François Dumaine · updated October 14, 2026

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Hiking in Northern Arizona

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Hiking trails in Northern Arizona

7 trails

Doyle Peak

  • 5 hr 30 min walk
  • 14.5 km
  • Dogs: to be confirmed

Before you go

Access & booking

Fees and access conditions are on each trail page.

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Season & conditions

Trails can close or change with the season: thaw, snow, maintenance. Each trail page links to the site manager, who publishes closures.

Our practical tips

With your dog

Not allowed on 1 of our 7 trails, to be confirmed for 6 more.

Our practical tips

Counts based on our 7 trails in Northern Arizona; details and sources are on each trail page.

Frequently asked questions

How many hiking trails are there in Northern Arizona?

We list 7: 2 easy, 1 moderate, 3 hard and 1 without a listed level.

Which hike should I start with in Northern Arizona?

Among the 2 easy trails, start with Gran Canyon (1.6 km, 30 min) and Hart Prairie (3.9 km, 1 hr 15 min). Each trail page gives the duration, the level and the access conditions.

Where can I walk with my dog in Northern Arizona?

They are not allowed on 1: New Hance Trail. For 6 more, the information is not confirmed: check the site's rules.

How do I check conditions before I go?

Each trail page links to the site manager's website (park, municipality, reserve), which publishes closures and rules. During the thaw and after heavy rain, some trails may be closed.

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